1To John Adams from John Thornton Kirkland, 12 August 1818 (Adams Papers)
Mr. Boylston in his institution of prizes for elocution at our University has appointed as follows viz “The Corporation shall in each & every year select five gentlemen, who have been themselves distinguished for their elocution particularly, either at the bar, in the pulpit or in the Senate, who, together with the Corporation or a major part of them shall be the judges of the elocution of the...
2To John Adams from John Thornton Kirkland, 20 August 1819 (Adams Papers)
It is my official duty to mention that the public trial in speaking for the Boylston prizes for elocution, of which, by the institution you are one of the judges will take place -in the meeting House on thursday next beginning at half past nine of AM. At the same time, I know it wilt not be convenient for you to be present & I do not wish you to have the trouble of replying to this notice;...
3To John Adams from John Thornton Kirkland, 24 August 1821 (Adams Papers)
I had the honor of Sending you a Card requesting your presence at Commencement.—I beg leave to remind you of your being one of the Judges of the speaking for Boylston prizes the day after Commencement, & to ask you, if you should attend, to do me the favor to dine with me on that day at half after two oC.— With high consideration / & affectionate regard, / I am, Dear Sir, / Your ob. Servt MHi...